South Africa—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
South Africa's GDP (PPP) was $1.07T in 2026, ranking #32 out of 192 countries. This represents a +3.6% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $1.07T (2026) and the lowest was $361.58B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $1.27T by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $1.27T | +3.6% |
| 2030 | $1.23T | +3.7% |
| 2029 | $1.18T | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $1.14T | +3.2% |
| 2027 | $1.11T | +3.5% |
| 2026 | $1.07T | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $1.03T | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $990.74B | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $961.60B | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $919.88B | +9.3% |
| 2021 | $841.48B | +9.7% |
| 2020 | $767.39B | -3.6% |
| 2019 | $796.18B | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $782.33B | -1.2% |
| 2017 | $791.82B | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $768.98B | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $756.72B | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $739.98B | +3.2% |
| 2013 | $717.17B | +4.2% |
| 2012 | $688.06B | +4.3% |
| 2011 | $659.68B | +5.3% |
| 2010 | $626.49B | +4.3% |
| 2009 | $600.71B | -0.9% |
| 2008 | $606.36B | +5.2% |
| 2007 | $576.50B | +8.2% |
| 2006 | $532.73B | +8.9% |
| 2005 | $489.37B | +8.6% |
| 2004 | $450.71B | +7.4% |
| 2003 | $419.79B | +5.0% |
| 2002 | $399.87B | +5.3% |
| 2001 | $379.70B | +5.0% |
| 2000 | $361.58B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $1.07T | +3.9% |
| 2027Forecast | $1.11T | +3.5% |
| 2028Forecast | $1.14T | +3.2% |
| 2029Forecast | $1.18T | +3.5% |
| 2030Forecast | $1.23T | +3.7% |
| 2031Forecast | $1.27T | +3.6% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars